Sweet Potato & Chestnut Soup with Sage and Bacon
A warm and comforting sweet potato and chestnut soup, enhanced with sage and crispy bacon, perfect for chilly evenings. Easily prepared in an Instant Pot or stovetop!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup chestnuts, cooked and peeled
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot or Instant Pot on sauté mode, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and cook in the bacon drippings until translucent.
- Add the sweet potatoes, chestnuts, and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until sweet potatoes are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, using an immersion blender or transferring to a blender.
- Stir in fresh sage and season with salt and pepper. Top with crispy bacon pieces and serve warm.